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Built Without Regard To Expense
John Throbs, 01/17/2010
1995 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S500 4dr Sedan
15 of 15 people found this review helpful
Love the car. It's like driving a fast, well handling, exceedingly comfortable tank. Mine has not had any problems, but I bought it with 50K miles on it and it had a complete service log showing that all maintenance had been done. These cars have two flaws: The a/c evaporator can go out, and it is a $4K, dash out job to replace it, and the engine wiring harness can deteriorate, which is a $1,500 job to replace. Make sure the car you're buying has had these two repairs done to it and you will be fine.
I wish they still made this car!!!
The Best Car Ever!, 09/06/2010
1995 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S320 LWB 4dr Sedan
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
We have owned our S320 LWB MBZ for 15 years this car has been solid reliable and great on fuel( strait 6cyl is a bit underpowered until u gear down and get the tranny involved). SINCE warranty,we have replaced;wiring harness, and the AC was not blowing out the vents that someone else mentioned but it was NOT 4K to fix.New head liner and the radio antenna and just recently struts($900) and catalytic converter, front suspension from wear and tear but I don't think u can fault the car for that. Also some window switches and now the left rear door window motor is out. Rear AC vent and some makeup mirror hinges have broken. This car still rides like a dream and has so many quality features!!
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S600
jonny600, 03/08/2008
1995 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S600 2dr Coupe
58 of 65 people found this review helpful
The 95 S600 simply put is one of the most amazing cars you will ever experience. You don't just drive this car. Interior-two toned leather seats, double stitched leather dash board,walnut throughout, brushed seude headliner, not enough words to explain the interior-9 speaker stereo amazing! Double pained windows-no road can be heard with windows up. The fit and finish of the cabin unsurpassed by any car make I know of. V12 400hp engine unlimited performance car offers electronic driving modes, in every way this car boarders on supercar status! drawbacks-8-mp, terribly expensive to repair a simple brake job. Most engine parts must be bought in pairs(the engine are two 6cyl engines)
S420
YRChachad, 01/25/2003
1995 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S420 4dr Sedan
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
One of the grandest cars put on the road. Side-by-side, this car is better made than the equivalent Lexus LS400, or BMW 740iL, there is just no question.
95 S420 my dream come true
S420 ON 20$, 05/06/2010
1995 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S420 4dr Sedan
26 of 29 people found this review helpful
I just bought a 95 s420 for real cheap. I was gonna buy a 96 e320 but saw & test drove it & fell in love with it ! i brought it home & changed tranny fluids & added 2 qt of LUCAS OIL it made such a difference! then i got rid of the stock intake system & replaced it with a cold air intake filter directly on the intake throttle feel hear that & LET THAT engine BREATH
Best car ever
Ned, 05/24/2010
1996 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S500 4dr Sedan
15 of 17 people found this review helpful
This car is amazing. It rides smoothly, has the power when it is needed, and it still has the looks after 15 years.
Long Time Benz Owner
TerryN., 09/09/2003
1995 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S320 SWB 4dr Sedan
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I have owned over 20 Mercedes and this is the finest I have had to date. From the E430, SL500 to an S500. This S320 has phenominal power and excellent gas mileage. At a current $250 a gallon at the pump, this is a dream especially considering it's weight. Has 145,000 and not a problem yet. Rock solid as always. The S Class is the finest motorcar money can buy. It blows my Rolls into the weeds.
Best Car at 60+ mph
Steve at California, 09/23/2003
1996 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S500 4dr Sedan
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
The above title stated clearly: this is the best car I ever ride on highway. A perfect balance between performance and luxury. With the 5.0 litter V-8, the S- 500 is, (may I say), sporty at highway speed. Plenty of passing power/touque, and the car achieves the speed in such a quiet and effortless manner. The gas mileage is not too bad, since most of the time I do not need to rev the engine high to extract performance.
S320SWB
GIUSEPPE, 03/29/2003
1996 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S320 SWB 4dr Sedan
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
A FABULOUS USED CAR AT 25 GRAND AND FIVE YRS OLD AT TIME OF PURCHASE LOOKS AND FEELS LIKE NEW PERFECT SHAPE NO PROBLEMS HAD ORIGINAL TIRES WHEN BOUGHT AT 48 K MILES.COMPARES TO BEST OF LUXURY SEDANS EVEN WITH SIX CYL.HAS GOOD POWER AND QUIET BEYOND BELIEF RIDE
MB S600
tareq, 10/08/2008
1996 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S600 4dr Sedan
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
A fabulous car from 13 years the date I bought and still feels and looks new. It is a great car with great power of 12 cylinders. I love this car. I bought a new 2008 Lexus and I had to do some repairs after 6 months, but the Mercedes I had nothing to do but the checkups every year
I Love This Car!
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$, 04/08/2010
1995 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S320 SWB 4dr Sedan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
This car is wonderful. I bought this with a 175,000 miles and she runs like new. I'm so particular about my car but everything works. I'm happy
Mercedes S320
Len Gaby, 10/23/2002
1995 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S320 SWB 4dr Sedan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
First time I have driven a car to over 100,000 miles. Hard to imagine a better vehicle from any aspect.
A great Luxury automobile
Gus Johnson, 02/24/2003
1995 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S500 4dr Sedan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
While a little big to run around town with it makes up for it on the road. We recently drove from Naples, Florida to New Jersey in 2 days and most people take 3. It is so comfortable and easy to handle that you hardly know you are doing 75mph and higher.I have had the car a year now and have only had a few bulbs replaced and the oxygen sensor.
ultimate motoring
esq, 05/13/2003
1996 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S600 4dr Sedan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Vehicle was purchased Starmarked from dealer -- in excellent shape with 27k miles. Has been an excellent driving experience, especially on the highway. Very easy to exceed speed limits because car is totally quiet, smooth and has unprecedented power reserve for accelerating, even at high speeds. Car has suffered very high depcreciation since purchase.
S 600 coupe is just okay,
Jeff West, 12/29/2009
1995 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S600 2dr Coupe
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
i love the attention that i get when driving this car, and i like takeing it on the highway for long cruises at around 80 MPH, people with sport cars feel threatened when they see the V12 sign,,, they try to race, this car blows away most of them,
S500
Sharvan, 11/27/2002
1995 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S500 4dr Sedan
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I bought the car with approx 87,000 miles on it believing that it was a quality car that would hold a reasonable value. In the two and a half years that I had it, it cost over $6,000.00 in repairs and had to be towed back to the dealer twice. I would not recomend buying a Mercedes of any type unless there was a full warrantee on the car. Do not expect to get any thing for it on a trade. When the car runs it can appear to be a great car, but be sure to have a lot off money in the bank if you buy one used. Especially if the warrantee has run out. I sold it with 122,000 miles on it.
Riding deep for cheap
benzkrazee, 11/05/2008
1996 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S600 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
What a car and such a bargain! A one owner car purchased for $125,000 (no misprint) less than sticker. It runs great, fuel mileage is good for a 5,000lb. car, and so far it has been bullet-proof reliable. If you want a great car, this is the ultimate. Just beware that when it needs repair, make sure you use your AMEX card because you will exceed your credit limit with any other card (S600 parts are very expensive)
1996 S500 Coupe
jjf, 05/16/2002
1996 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S500 2dr Coupe
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
- Smoke Silver with a Creme Beige interior, showroom condition - Starmarked and in perfect condition - New MXV4s and new Artic Alpines - Integrated Nokia phone system
mercedes benz is # 1
alford, 10/06/2003
1995 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S420 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
this type of benz is remarcable. ride is perfect , on the road is firm . you have full control of the car.once you drive a benz , you will not go back to any other.lexus is no match to the benz.quality is like no other car in the world.
Marquis
Marquis, 05/25/2005
1996 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S500 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
When I bought the vehicle used, the previous owner did not take care of all the maintenance that was supposed to be taken care of. Despite that, I put money into all the maintenance that was supposed to be done, and it drives like a dream. The drive before the maintenance was nice, however now, it really drives like I expected.
great car
happy owner, 02/28/2002
1995 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S320 SWB 4dr Sedan
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
The S class is one of the greatest cars ever made. It is solid, comfortable, and genuinely a pleasure to drive. I have owned mine since 1997, and I still look forward to driving it. My wife owns a new M class (2002), but I greatly prefer my car.
The last rock-solid S-Class
SRS, 05/30/2008
1996 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S420 4dr Sedan
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
This car replaced my '84 300SD which I lost in an accident. But having saved my life, I wanted another Mercedes S-Class and decided to try a W140 chassis. It is built like a bank vault and still has all of the hallmarks of a true Mercedes Benz (before the Chrysler merger). It has not been without problems (oil tappet pipe replaced, central locking pump, lower oil pan seal, control arm bushings, steering damper to name a few). But this is a 12 year old car w/ 144K miles. Any automobile that old and with that kind of mileage is going to need attention. So overall, I recommend this car to any Mercedes lover. With proper care and feeding (and a nice "rainy day" fund), you will enjoy it!
Bye Mercedes
cuperqui, 06/03/2003
1995 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S320 SWB 4dr Sedan
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
I have owned a mercedes for 25 years to include various classes. The S-class was the ultimate car. You feel very much in control of the car. Long highway drives are effortless. However, purchase a good extended warranty. Power windows mechanism have gone out on two windows in my S-class, gasket and seals have been replace twice, the illumination of dashboard components have gone out twice and maintence and repairs are expensive. I recently moved to a Lexus 430 and admittedly I miss my Mercedes drive but the Mercedes pails in comparison to the luxury features of my Lexus and the reliability of the Lexus.
This car is before its time!
Anwar, 04/03/2010
1995 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S500 4dr Sedan
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought my s500 with 182,000 miles on it and quickly added 10,000 miles within a month. this is a great solid car. i bought it with a few problems but once i gave it a tune up(new starter,spark plugs, oil change to ROYAL PURPLE and spark plug wires) this car ran smoother than a baby's bottom. I drove up and down i95 in and out of town with no problem. A 30 min trip on this car feels like a 10 min trip especially on the open road my foot always seems to sink into the pedal and i end up doing 100+ mph without noticing at all! lol. GREAT CAR! I bought it and invested a few dollars and sold it 10,000 miles later because GAS was to much! a v12 using Diesel would of been cheaper!
They don't make them....
Mr. Mercedes, 12/30/2002
1995 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S600 4dr Sedan
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Though still cherry, it has always been ripe to my eyes, ears, and nose. They do not make cars like this any longer. Wonderful excess!
Living Room On Wheels
Benz560, 02/28/2005
1995 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S420 4dr Sedan
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
So far so good! I have had very limited problems with it, It needed a new radiator,vacuum assist pump, and a transmission flush. Great car!
GREAT CAR!
ahaq, 01/30/2013
1995 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S350D Turbodiesel 4dr Sedan
5 of 14 people found this review helpful
Bought my S350 Turbodiesel about 2 years ago. Has been a great car! Theres obviously regular maintenance that needs to be done, but other than that a very reliable car. BUT YOU MUST GET ONE WITH A RE-BUILT ENGINE! The W140 Diesels were known to bend rods, mine was rebuilt by mercedes before i bought it so i was lucky. Fuel consumption is good, comfort is great, this car turns heads! I have 2 12 inch subwoofers in the trunk which add to the great bose factory system. I highly recommend this car, but make sure the engines rebuilt :)
Land Yacht
JamesT, 05/30/2010
1995 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S600 4dr Sedan
3 of 8 people found this review helpful
Purchased new and maintained meticulously through the dealership. No worn out parts or service necessary, just preventative maintenance over the years. For a V12 this vehicle performs like it should; excellent fuel mileage for 12 cyl 3.5 ton car and amazing amenities. Rides nice drives nice still feels like new every day at almost 302k miles :) I recommend Mercedes to anyone!
Worth The Money....
Ben_FL, 09/14/2003
1995 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S420 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car is like a fresh bread from the oven. Very comfortable. For the time I've had this car I don't have anything much to complain. The only thing I would have wished for better is the fuel consumption. But owning this car means having your pockets ready for the gas.My only disappointment is when the battery went low without any indication.But all the same the positive overcome the negatives. Recommended car for you out there !!
Luxury Liner
ar, 07/12/2005
1995 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S420 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This 95' is a dream come true. ibought it brand new off the lot in 05' and all I can say is "they just don't make like this anymore"! Lots of people complain about the fuel mileage, but I get 20+mpg, and better on the highway. This car was built 10 years ago! They really new what they were doing when they built this car. It is solid as a rock, and drives like dream!
Old Reliable
andy, 07/29/2005
1995 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S320 SWB 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This vehicle has been terrific to own and drive. It is comfortable and extremely reliable. I have only had one major repair, when the condenser went bad after 8 years. Beyond that, virtually all that has been needed is routine maintainence. The vehicle is roomy inside, and has a very large trunk. I have put on 186K miles and have never had a problem with either the engine or transmission.
Fun but Expensive to Maintain
JeffreySharp, 04/19/2008
1996 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S420 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is a beautiful car both interior and exterior and the perfect size for a family of 6-plus footers. It is powerful and drives wonderfully particularly on the highway. Be sure to get a warranty though because lots of things tend to go wrong and when they do they are expensive to fix. The engineering seems to be more complicated than necessary which makes any repairs expensive. Next car will probably be Japanese. Had an Acura before this and it went 9 years and besides regular maintenance it never went to the shop.
repair-a-month
eminem, 07/02/2002
1995 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S320 LWB 4dr Sedan
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
Excellent driving and looking car, very comfortable, but no fun to maintain. The front brakes wore out twice on me ( in 16k miles), and I was trying to make them last the second time around ( using factory pads you only get about 8k ) Other problems in 6 months: Water pump, sensor, air conditioning leak, antenna, and some engine rough problem that was fixed with new expensive plugs. Notice all the repairs were minor, but even minor stuff is expensive on this car. If you have money to burn on maintenance, than its a dreamy car to drive ( its huge and heavy yet quick and handles well ). I just wish is was as reliable as a japanese car.
Be aware
nick, 07/27/2008
1995 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S350D Turbodiesel 4dr Sedan
2 of 6 people found this review helpful
I've sold my '95 BMW 740i (V8) to save a money on fuel. The real mileage in town just 20 mpg, only 24 mpg on freeway. Don't fall for the 40 mpg lies! Car lacks stop and go power in the city. Auxiliary fan low speed was the reason it ran hot. No cup holders, parts cost fortune, not even close to Bimmers I've had. Car from the 90's, outdated, slow. I lost money on repairs I'll never get back. Hard to re-sell because its unknown and rare model in US.
Vehicle to remember
EDEXPRESS, 06/16/2005
1995 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S420 4dr Sedan
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
This vehicle rides wonderfully and gets approx 20mpg, which is great for a car of this size. My only gripe is the persistant problems with the closing assist system, I have replaced 3 window motors and the AC went bad at 45k miles. I expect less petty yet expensive repairs from a car of this class.
repair-a-month
Eminem, 07/02/2002
1995 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S320 LWB 4dr Sedan
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Excellent driving and looking car, very comfortable, but no fun to maintain. The front brakes wore out twice on me ( in 16k miles), and I was trying to make them last the second time around ( using factory pads you only get about 8k ) Other problems in 6 months: Water pump, sensor, air conditioning leak, antenna, and some engine rough problem that was fixed with new expensive plugs. Notice all the repairs were minor, but even minor stuff is expensive on this car. If you have money to burn on maintenance, than its a dreamy car to drive ( its huge and heavy yet quick and handles well ). I just wish is was as reliable as a japanese car.